Category: How-Tos

By: Otaiba Ahsan

When one is shopping around for a car, convenience is often a vital factor in the final decision. Whether it’s a heated steering wheel or keyless entry, these small details make a big difference. Even something as simple as phone and calendar features are quite useful, and Tesla has an excellent interface for both. Continue for steps on how to use the phone and calendar features for your Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

Remote work has forever changed the landscape of several professional fields. We all know someone who’s taken their device on the road and attended meetings from their phone or laptop, while getting errands done or being on a trip. Of course, in those scenarios, you’ll need reliable Wi-Fi or cellular data, and a Model 3 or Model Y Steering Wheel Tray Table to place your device on. However, thanks to Tesla’s partnership with Zoom, you can now take video calls from within your car, directly from the vehicle. Continue for steps on how to take Zoom calls using the cabin camera in a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

When making the switch from a gas-powered car to an electric vehicle (EV), it may feel odd that there’s no engine under the hood. Whenever you open the front of a gas-powered car, it can be overwhelming with how many different compartments there are. However, for EVs, it’s often a front trunk (frunk) and maybe a few other minor things. With Tesla’s being so unique and having its own method for everything, I always wondered what the procedure to top up the windshield washer fluid was. Continue for steps on how to top up the windshield washer fluid in a Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

Roughly 18 months after I took delivery of my Tesla, I noticed a foul smell coming in any time I used the air conditioning. It was especially bad on hot and humid days. This was a confusing phenomenon at the time, but after doing some quick research it was clear that the cabin air filter needed to be replaced. Once that was done, to much relief, the smell was gone. Continue reading for steps on how to replace the cabin air filters in a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

Tesla states that if the windows in your vehicle are not working properly, then you should perform a calibration. Lucky for you, we’ve already created a guide on how to calibrate the windows. However, if after calibration they’re still giving you trouble, then the next thing you should do before contacting Tesla is to inspect the puddle lights. Continue for steps on how to inspect the puddle lights on a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

I remember the first time I entered a Tesla, the windows immediately stood out to me. As you open and close the doors, they slightly lower raise themselves. Also, they’re double-paned, which helps with overall noise reduction. While the design is sleek and great for aerodynamics, the windows can sometimes cause problems. Lucky for you, a quick calibration can usually do the trick. Continue reading for steps on how to calibrate the windows of a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

It’s easy to take your Tesla through an automatic car wash and call it a day. However, if you want your vehicle to truly be spotless inside out, you’ll need to clean the interior as well. For those who are ambitious enough to tackle the inside cleanup, you’ll want to ensure you follow best practices. Continue for steps on how to correctly clean the interior of a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

If you’re anything like me, there’s always a level of stress when cleaning your car’s exterior. Common worries include accidentally scratching the outside or damaging the paint. However, Tesla has provided best practices for cleaning the exterior of your vehicle by hand. If you’re taking it through an automatic wash, then see our guide on Car Wash Mode instead. However, if you’re taking matters into your own hands, then continue for steps on how to correctly clean the exterior of a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

When it comes to maintenance, the Tesla ownership experience is wildly different from most other cars. There’s no need for frequent oil changes, and thanks to regenerative braking, they don’t have to be replaced as often either. However, there are some things that are still the same. For instance, if there’s any damage to the windshield wipers they’ll likely have to be replaced as they would in any vehicle. Continue reading for steps on how to replace the windshield wipers on a Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

It can be nerve-wracking washing a car with several automatic features, like Tesla’s. The last thing you want is to damage a part of the vehicle or scratch the paint when trying to clean it. Lucky for you, Tesla has a dedicated mode for when the car needs to be washed. Continue reading for steps on how to use Car Wash Mode on a Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

We’ve all been there. You’re on the phone with your insurance company, or trying to get a quote from a website, and it asks for your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). You then scramble to see where you can find the number and are frustrated as it was tiring and time-consuming to find it. Lucky for you, Tesla has made it quite simple, continue for steps on how to find the VIN for your Tesla Model 3 or Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

There are many reasons why you may want to disconnect a Bluetooth phone from your car. It can be annoying if someone who seldom drives your Tesla pairs their device, and it interferes with your phone connection if the two of you are in the car. In other cases, many electric vehicle (EV) owners choose to rent out their car on platforms like Turo. In this case, they’ll likely want to clear any previously paired devices that their renters have connected. Continue for steps on how to disconnect a Bluetooth phone in your Tesla Model 3 or Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

To the displeasure of many, Tesla currently doesn’t support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. However, like any other car, they have Bluetooth capability which you can link your phone, tablet, or other device to. Continue for steps on how to pair your phone with a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y using Bluetooth.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

When a Tesla Model 3 or Y is spotted on the road, it’s hard to miss the sleek headlights that compliment the minimalistic and aerodynamic design. Additionally, these lights are extremely powerful and great for nighttime driving. While they’re defaulted to automatically turn on and off based on lighting conditions, there might be times when you need to manually control the headlights. Continue for steps on how to manually turn on the headlights in a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

In most gas-powered vehicles, you’ll notice that there’s either a manual lever, switch, or button to engage the parking brake. It’s typically made visibly obvious, as this is a key component of any car. Unfortunately, the parking brake is not as easy to find in a Tesla. Continue for steps on how to engage the parking brake in a Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

There are several reasons why you may want to lock the rear windows in your car. However, the primary one is typically to ensure the safety of young children. Thankfully, like most cars, Tesla’s allow you to lock them. Continue for steps on how to lock the rear windows in a Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

Most car manufacturers don’t allow you to set a speed limit for your vehicle and attach that setting to individual driver profiles. Lucky for you, Tesla has made that feature available and easy to configure. Whether you’re lending your vehicle to someone and want to ensure they don’t drive at high speeds, or would like to set it up for yourself, it’s good to know how this mode works. Continue for steps on how to limit the speed on a Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

There are few travel companions better than your pet. It’s always a pleasure being able to bring them along, whether it’s for a long trip or just for local driving. A common concern for many is when a situation occurs where an owner must leave their animal in the car for a small amount of time. This can be dangerous, as interior cabins can heat up extremely fast. Lucky for you, Tesla has a feature called Dog Mode which solves this problem. Continue for steps on how to put your Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in Dog Mode.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

A key benefit of Tesla ownership is having the robust Tesla mobile app at your fingertips. It not only acts as a key for your car, but there are several important actions you can accomplish using the app. One of the most convenient features is having the ability to start and defrost your vehicle. Continue for steps on how to defrost your Tesla Model 3 and Model Y from the Tesla app.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

Most internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles have several stalks around the steering wheel. These are typically used to manage features like cruise control, wipers, and more. Tesla’s on the other hand only have two stalks, and in some of their models, they don’t have any at all. This is because most things can be done via the display. As a result, I often get questions about how to access basic controls, especially when it comes to the wipers. Continue for steps on how to access wiper controls in a Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

Think about what you keep in your car’s glovebox. Typically, it’s important documents like ownership and insurance papers. However, there might be times when you’d like to store valuables, cash, or something private that you don’t want others to easily have access to. While in most vehicles, you would have to hope no one opens the glovebox or places those items somewhere else completely, in your Tesla you can set a PIN. Continue for steps on how to set a PIN for the glovebox in a Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

The headlights on Tesla vehicles are powerful and provide great visibility for safe driving in dark conditions. The leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer has done an adequate job automating as much as possible, creating a seamless experience. One of these features is called Headlights After Exit which helps manage your headlights once you exit the car. Continue for steps on how to turn Headlights After Exit on or off in a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y.

By: Otaiba Ahsan

Tesla likes to keep their ownership experience as fun and lighthearted as possible. One of these silly, but enjoyable features is having the ability to change horn sounds. Every now and then, you might stumble upon a viral video of someone who has configured their horn to play a trending sound. There are always questions and comments about how it was accomplished, but the steps are never explained. Want to get in on this fun? Continue for steps on how to change the horn sounds on a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y.